EFI Opens Wallet to Expand Software Business

Fiery, the digital front end and workflow business of Electronics For Imaging Inc. (EFI, Fremont, CA), has acquired software company CADlink Technology Corp. (Ottawa, ON, Canada).

According to a release by Fiery, CADlink offers solutions for digital cutting and engraving, digital wide-format printing and vehicle wraps, as well as digital direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) printing. Its products also address customer needs for customization and personalization, as well as for reducing the time spent moving work from design to production, according to the statement.

“The synergies between our two companies are tremendous and we look forward to providing customers with more world-class software and support to accelerate their adoption of digital print and imaging,” said Toby Weiss, chief operating officer, EFI Fiery. “This acquisition will directly benefit our customers and it significantly strengthens and expands our presence in growing markets.”

CADlink and EFI Fiery each have long histories of investment in color management, RIP and workflow solutions, as well as maximizing the productivity of digital print and imaging systems. The CADlink team will join EFI Fiery while continuing to work from their current offices. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, per the release.

For more information, visit efi.com.